TCI Lesson 7 The American Revolution

Front

Which of these was a weakness of the Continental army at the start of the war?
Options: supply shortages, weaker commander, unfamiliar territory, long travel distances

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supply shortages

Front

At the start of the war, what was a weakness of the British troops?

Back

poor leadership

Front

What was the result of the American victories at Trenton and Princeton?

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It showed that the Americans could defeat the British.

Front

Why did African Americans join the Continental army?

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They hoped independence would lead to an end of slavery.

Front

What caused the American defeat in Brooklyn, New York, in August 1776?

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inexperienced soldiers

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Which statement describes Washington's military strategy after 1776? Options: to avoid battles with the British, to defeat the British in one large battle, to fight a defensive war and tire the British out, to prevent food and supplies from reaching the British

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to fight a defensive war and tire the British out

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Which of these was an effect of the American victory at Saratoga? Options: British troops gained confidence., General Burgoyne resigned his post., Great Britain withdrew from Canada, European countries came to the aid of America

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European countries came to the aid of America

Front

Which group prevented a British victory in the South? Options: Loyalists, mercenaries, French soldiers, guerrilla troops

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guerrilla troops

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In addition to independence, what did the Treaty of Paris give to the Americans? Options: British land in Canada, the right to punish the Loyalists, land east of the Mississippi River, the return of taxes paid to Great Britain.

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land east of the Mississippi River

Front

In which colonial region did the Battle of Yorktown take place?

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Southern Colonies